Political figures in Italy reflect on youth engagement and local leadership

In Tuscany, regional councilor Alessandra Nardini issued a tribute to Luca Pasqualetti, the secretary of the Democratic Party (PD) in Capannoli, following his death. Nardini praised Pasqualetti for his intelligence and his commitment to the Arci circle, noting his ability to engage young people without paternalism. She highlighted his recent efforts to unify a divided political community.

In Campania, the Democratic Party in Avellino hosted an initiative titled ‘Not only young people. A generation that stays and participates.’ Provincial secretary Marco Alaia and other party leaders discussed the importance of revitalizing political participation by involving new generations in the Irpinia region. The meeting focused on the concept of ‘restanza’—the commitment to remaining in and contributing to the development of one's local territory through active political militancy and vital local party circles.